CURRICULUM EVALUATION OF BASIC ECONOMICS FOR SOCIAL STUDIES, RELIGION AND CULTURE OF SIXTH – YEAR SECONDARY SCHOOL SASSAMAKKI SCHOOL BY USING THE FORMAT TYLER'S ASSESSMENT

Abstract

 The objectives of this research were to: 1) evaluate the basic economics curriculum of the Social Studies, of Sixth – year Secondary School Sasamakki School by Using the format Tyler's assessment in three aspects: objectives, experiences, and outcomes; and 2) explore ways to improve the basic economics curriculum in the same subject group. The research findings revealed that: 1) Evaluate by using the format Tyler's assessment the overall suitability of the basic economics curriculum in terms of objectives was rated as very high, (= 4.37, S.D. = 0.63) the experience aspect was rated as high, (= 4.20, S.D. = 0.66) and the outcomes aspect was also rated as high, (= 4.16, S.D. = 0.58) 2) Guidelines for improving the curriculum  2.1) Objective Administrators should plan curriculum development to be consistent with the students' desired competencies. Teachers should develop themselves to have knowledge and understanding of the curriculum. Students should participate in learning planning. And parents should participate in planning learning activities. 2.2) Experience Administrators should organize activities to develop teachers to have an understanding of learning standards and indicators. Teachers should organize more activities for students to practice. Students should learn by doing. Parents should act as a good example for students in terms of discipline. Troubleshooting 2.3) Achievement Executives should have a systematic supervision plan. Teachers should supervise and monitor learning management. Students should participate in developing learning media and learning resources both inside and outside the school. Parents should join in promoting and supporting learning.